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About Iceland

Let us quench your thirst for knowledge about Iceland, whether it be geography, historical trivia or geological information.

Browse our impressive catalogue of information about Iceland and you will soon find out that your subject of interest is just one click away.

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  • 1. Reykjavík Area
    Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
  • 2. Reykjanes
    Reykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
  • 3. West Iceland
    One of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
  • 4. Westfjords
    An isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
  • 5. Strandir
    If you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
  • 6. North Iceland
    Home of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
  • 7. South Iceland
    Iceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
  • 8. Highlands and interior
    The uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
  • 9. East Iceland
    The eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.
  • Where to GO?
  • WHAT TO SEE?
    • All Attractions
    • Churches
    • Farms
    • Film locations
    • Fjords
    • Geysirs and Hot Springs
    • Glaciers
    • Historical Sites
    • Islands
    • Lakes
    • Mountains
    • Museums
    • Place of Interest
    • Plains
    • Rivers
    • Towns
    • Volcanos & Lava Fields
    • Waterfalls
  • What to do?
    • All Activities
    • Deep Sea Fishing
    • Golf
    • Hiking
    • Horseriding
    • Hunting
    • Icelandic Forests
    • Lakefishing
    • Murders
    • Restaurant
    • Saga Trail
    • Salmon
    • Swimming Pools
    • Tours
    • Travel Planning
    • Trout
    • Wintersport
  • WHERE TO STAY ?
    • All Accommodation
    • Camping
    • Cottages
    • Farm Holidays
    • Guesthouses
    • Hostels
    • Hotels
    • Mountain Huts

Travel Guide

We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of places of interest in Iceland, whether it be churches, glaciers, islands or waterfalls.

We’ve also gleaned information about accommodation options all over the country, so you don’t have to. Simply select your area and start browsing.

Bus Schedules

Travel Iceland by bus and book your transport right here with us. You can book a one way ticket to almost anywhere in Iceland.

You can also plan your bus travel from A to Z and add numerous bus rides to your cart. Plan away!

Recreation

Travel Market

Iceland has so many great options for any type of recreational activities. Our recreation guide will help you find great information on your favourite hobby or interest while visiting our beautiful country.

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  • 1. Reykjavík Area
    Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
  • 2. Reykjanes
    Reykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
  • 3. West Iceland
    One of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
  • 4. Westfjords
    An isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
  • 5. Strandir
    If you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
  • 6. North Iceland
    Home of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
  • 7. South Iceland
    Iceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
  • 8. Highlands and interior
    The uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
  • 9. East Iceland
    The eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.

The Nine Wonders of Iceland

We split Iceland into nine different regions to make your search for information easier. Simply click on the region you want to explore and read about towns, attractions, hiking, accommodation and more.

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Rifstangi

Region: North Iceland
Coordinates: 66.4958° N 16.09787° W

Rifstangi is the northernmost tip of the Melrakkasláttä and thus the northernmost tip on the mainland of Iceland.

Hraunhafnartangi is the second northernmost point of the country (66°32’03″N) just 3 kilometres south of the Polar Circle. The lighthouse was moved there from Rifstangi, the northernmost point of the country, in 1945. Lake Hraunhafnarvatn is a good trout and char fishing lake.

The easternmost point of the country is Gerpir (13°30’V),
the northernmost point of the country is Rifstangi. second northernmost point Hraunhafnartangi (66°32’N),

The westernmost point Bjargtangar Latrabjarg (24°32’V; also the westernmost part of Europe)
and the southernmost, Kotlutangi (63°23’N).

The southernmost point of the country is Kotlutangi (63°23’N).

Surtsey 63.3537349°

Get an education when travel:

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Rifstangi

Raufarhofn
Kopasker
Melrakkasletta
Map of Kopasker, Raufarhofn to Thorshofn Area
EARTHQUAKE CENTER IN KOPASKER
RAUFARHOFN SWIMMING POOL
ARCTIC HENGE
Arctic Coast Way 6 Kopasker via Raufarhofn to Bakkafjordur

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Rifstangi

DEILDARA
Ormarsa
ODDASTADAVOTN
SIGURDARSTADAVATN
BLIKALON
HRAUNHAFNARVATN
AEDARVATN
YTRA DEILDARVATN
STORA VIDARVATN
EARTHQUAKE CENTER IN KOPASKER
RAUFARHOFN SWIMMING POOL
ARCTIC HENGE
Arctic Coast Way 6 Kopasker via Raufarhofn to Bakkafjordur
Fishing lakes at Melrakkasletta
Arnarvatn Melrakkaslettu
HRAUNHAFNARTANGI

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Rifstangi

Kopasker
Camping in Kopasker
Camping in Raufarhofn

Links in Rifstangi